Smitherman to begin public forums

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Interim Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman will begin a series of public forums this week to "get a feel for the needs, new ideas and different possible initiatives in our city."

The first meeting will be a panel discussion at work play from six to seven tonight.

Smitherman will also be at the Rock Church at seven on Tuesday night, reaching out to young people and taking suggestions and answering questions.